Transport Minister gives reassurance on Sligo Dublin train service
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLougjhlin says the Transport Minister Shane Ross has given him an assurance that there is no threat to the future of the Sligo/Dublin rail line. Deputy McLoughlin made his comments…
Drivers urged to exercise caution on Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal roads
Drivers are being urged to exercise caution tonight as temperatures are set to plummet. Met Éireann’s issued a status yellow warning with temperatures of minus three expected in some areas. The warning’s in effect for…
Donegal has highest number of areas with sewage being pumped to sea
A quarter of the areas around the country where raw sewage is being pumped into the sea are in Donegal. That’s according to the EPA which has released it’s annual report on ‘Urban Waste Water…
Man convicted of Eugene Gillespie murder in Sligo loses appeal
A man jailed for life for the murder of another man in Sligo more than four years ago has lost his appeal. Thirty-two year old Simon McGinley, of Connaughton Road Car Park in Sligo, was…
McGuinness gets canvassing underway
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness is now canvassing support from her EPP party colleagues in the European Parliament to secure their backing for her bid to win the presidency of the Parliament. The European…
Sligo to Dublin rail line not at risk says Irish Rail
Irish Rail have confirmed that the Sligo to Dublin rail line is not at risk. A national review of rail services found €600 million was needed to meet the funding gap over the next five…
Independent councillor opposes 2017 Donegal co co budget
A Donegal councillor says the only way for the county to highlight it’s lack of funding was to reject yesterdays proposed budget. Independent councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig opposed the 2017 budget which was…
